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78 Shooting - Selecting Particular Effects
Switching between Metering Modes
You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Evaluative metering is the
default mode.
Selecting a Light Metering Option
1
Turn the mode dial to , , or .
2
In the [ (Rec.)] menu, select [Light
Metering].
• See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 39).
3
Select the [
(Evaluative Metering)] or
[
(Center-Weighted Averaging)]
option.
• The symbol of the selected option will appear
in the LCD monitor.
4
Press the
button.
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.
The camera divides images into several zones for metering. The camera
evaluates the complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the
subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts
the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject.
Averages the exposure from the entire image, but places more weight on
the subject at the center. Use this mode when the subject is backlit or
surrounded by bright light.
Meters the area within the spot AE point frame at the center of the LCD
monitor.
Meters the spot AF point corresponding to the selected AF frame.
Evaluative
Metering
Center-Weighted
Averaging
Center
AF Point
Metering Mode
Spot AE Point
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